Long Island, Metro NY - East End Fishing Reports

From the Ebb Tide they said that their schedule for May and June is now available on their website. Be it a new trip or old staple, they promise they’ll be something for everyone! The schedule includes 3/4 day fluke/striper combos leading the way in May every day Monday-Sunday 7a.m. -1 p.m. They will only be half day fishing Mother’s Day and Memorial weekends. Striper snipers will get their sunset shots starting with Fridays and Saturdays 5 - 9p.m. in May and then adjusting to 5:30-10 p.m. five nights a week in June when the big girls roll in. And then there’s the world famous squidinator trips they will be sailing for squid seven days a week in May, Sunday -Wednesday 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday they’ve added an 8 hour trip 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. that’s sure to be a basket filler. They’ll begin half day fishing on weekends in June, continuing their 3/4 day combo weekdays. And towards the end of June they’ll start their Block Island Full Day trips.

Captain Keith from the Fin Chaser said they’re targeting porgies on May 1st to kick off the season. Check in next week for their opening day report. To reserve or find out more information visit www.myfinchaser.com or call (516) 643-0940.

Captain John from Fishemlite Charters let me know he will be back in Montauk by mid-May fishing the rips with light tackle.

Captain Savio from Fishooker Charters reported that his boat is in the water but the water in the rips are about 46 degrees still. He did know of some fish being caught over at Ditch Plains.

Over at Marlena's Yacht Club they let me know this past week saw a decent pick of blackfish on the north side of the point in about 20 feet of water on clams and green crabs. Cod were the main focus out of the point right now though with good catches reported from the Block Island area on clams and jigs in about 60 feet of water.

Chris from the Montauk Anglers Club reported this week proved to be one of the greatest early seasons Montauk seen in a very long time. With cod plentiful, and blackfish galore it was a bottom fisherman’s dream come true. Montauk Anglers Club had green crabs, anglers that loaded up caught cod and blackfish on them. In the surf, some of the most prolific striped bass fishing was had from the lighthouse to ditch Plains. Slot-sized and overshot fish patrolled the trough eating a variety of lures from bucktails to bass assassins. Montauk Anglers Club has everything you need to hit the surf and catch yourself a striped bass.

The crew from Montauk Marine Basin said to give them a ring at (631) 668-5900 for more information about what they offer.

Captain Mark from the Montauk Star let me know they’re getting ready to sail for the season. If you’re interested in fishing with them please call (631) 872-5185.

Captain Sal from the Moondance in Montauk "you’ve always dreamt about catching a tuna - the most majestic fish in the sea. Now aboard Moondance Charter’s TUNA TIME – a 32-foot SeaVee, we can make your dream come true. We have the boat, the expertise and the gear.” It’s as easy calling Captain Sal and reserving a date. They start mid-June. Trips are $2100 for an eight-hour day – six anglers total. They provide all equipment and bait. Leave a credit card deposit and you’re good to go. Act now as choice dates are filling up. He’s located at Marlena’s Yacht Club in Montauk, NY. Call the Captain at (917) 601-4548 to book your next charter.

Captain Ken from My Joyce said “our 2024 calendar is now open and prime dates are going fast! Last year, the inshore Montauk tuna bite was fantastic and we are gearing up to focus on the July troll bite to the Oct chunk! It was a great mixture of yellowfin and bluefin – with a few giants mixed between! Think about booking your trips now because our calendar is filling up fast.” Call Capt Ken today to book at (516) 641-2138.

Captain Pete from My Mate let me know for best rates and dates give him a call at (917) 543-3115 to book.

Jill from the November Rain said they’re about to start fishing for the year during the Month of May. Give them a call at (646) 335-7315 to book a trip.

Captain Tom from the Sea Wife IV told me his first trip of the year will be this upcoming Saturday for a mix of bottom species. He has dates open during the month Give him a call at (631) 680-1025 to book a trip.

Ryan from Star Island Yacht Club let me know he didn’t hear much the last week but reminder me that the club is open seven days a week right now with plenty of boats still going in the water.

Captain Jim from Tailwrapped Sportfishing reported to me they will be in the water in Montauk this week and they anticipate that the tuna fishing will be amazing just like it was last year. Dates are filling up quickly for them so give them a ring at (631) 510-8245 to hop on their calendar.

Captain Steve from Top Hook Fishing told me if you want to book with him for the upcoming season call (516) 658-6812.

From the Viking Fleet of Montauk Capt Steven Jr reported an excellent trip to the north last weekend on their Gulf of Maine trip on the Viking Starship. By the end of the trip everyone except a couple of guys had their two day limit haddock and a good amount of cusk and red fish mixed in. The first day had steady action, but they had a lot of short fish to cull through to get to our keepers. The second day started off hot and slowly diminished to a pick as the day went on. They also had about a dozen wolf fish and a few cod that were safely released. This was their only scheduled trip on the big boat up that way, but they have a few scheduled Gulf of Maine trips on the Viking Fivestar in May that have space on them. As far as other offshore trips coming up they will be getting into their tilefish season and there are some openings on the trips in May. You can view all trips at vikingfleet.com and book online or give the office a call 631-668-5700 for bookings and availability.

Down at West Lake Marina Dave told me “a number of good catches came to the dock with spring blackfish.” Nothing on bass in the rips yet but the surf fishing from Georgica to Ditch Plains have had a nice run of schoolie stripers being caught on smaller bucktails and shads. They suspect that any one of these weeks the bass will make an appearance in the rips right off the point. Dave also noted that the water still needs to warm up a bit.

Scott from East End Bait and Tackle told me “most reports are coming from our local ocean beaches both east and west of the Shinnecock Inlet. Striped bass are being taken on the night tides and taking swimming plugs. Slot-sized fish are in the mix but nothing big. Hearing reports of the yellow eyed bluefish demons are to our west a bit and should probably be here within a few days. We are stocked and ready for the opening of both porgy and fluke seasons this week so be sure to stop in before your next trip.”

Captain John of Shinnecock Star let me know his first day of fishing will be this Wednesday, targeting porgies and weakfish inside Peconic Bay from 7-2. They will be sailing seven days a week will potential bass blues and fluke included. Call (631) 728-4563 to book a trip with the boat.

Kenny from Tight Lines Tackle in Southampton let me know the only thing he’s hearing of is striper in the Peconics. One group of customers tried chumming up the Peconics but came up empty handed. Ocean temperatures are 49 degrees and bay temperatures were 54 degrees according to Kenny. He’s adding inventory to the store weekly.

Capt. Phil Kess of the Fishy Business in Orient reports he will begin sailing in early May targeting porgies and stripers. Capt. Phil is now accepting charters for the 2024 season. To get in on the action, give Capt. Phil a call at (516) 316-6967.

Capt. Rich of the Nancy Ann in Orient reports he will begin sailing the first week of May chasing stripers, scup and weakfish. Rich suggests that if you have not yet booked your trips for the 2024 season, now is the time to do so as dates will fill fast. There is still availability each month with the exception of blackfish season which is fully booked. You can give Rich and his wife Nancy a call at (631) 477-2337.

Capt. Paul of the Peconic Star in Greenport will begin the season targeting big Peconic Bay scup and weakfish this Wednesday May 1st and sailing daily from that date forward at 7:30 a.m. from the Greenport Railroad Dock. For more information, call Capt. Paul at (631) 522-2002 or Capt. Speedy at (516) 551-4548.

Craig from WeGo Bait and Tackle in Southold reports hearing porgies, weakfish and bass are all inside the bay. Squid have moved into the area and those anglers fishing the dock in Greenport have been experiencing some good action on squid jigs under the lights at night. Craig said the shop is fully stocked with all your bait and tackle needs so be sure to stop by before hitting the Peconic’s this spring.